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January 9, 2024 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes &`?i AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 9, 2024 6:00 p.m. Aventura Government Center 19200 W. Country Club Drive Aventura, FL 33180 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Weinberg at 6:35 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss, Commissioner Amit Bloom, Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Billy Joel, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Michael Stern, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was done at the Local Planning Agency Meeting. 3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: No items were removed by the City Manager. Mayor Weinberg requested that Item 5D be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered prior to the Special Presentations. A motion to remove the item and to consider it out of order was offered by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Friedland, and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mrs. Horvath read the following motion: Item 5D A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PRESENTATION OF A KEY TO THE CITY TO CLIFFORD A. SCHULMAN. A motion to approve was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and seconded by Commissioner Friedland. Mr. Wasson reviewed the item. No comments were provided by the City Commission. Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Weinberg closed the item for public input. Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 The motion for approval passed unanimously by roll call vote. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Key to the City: A Key to the City and Mayor's Key Fob were presented to Clifford A. Schulman. • Proclamations: Proclamations were presented designating Clifford A. Schulman Day (January 9, 2024) and Shlomi Ezra Day (January 9, 2024). • Special Recognitions: None. • Employee Service Awards: A special recognition certificate and appreciation item was presented to Kimberly Merchant, Community Services Director (15 years). • Charter School Update: None. Stacy Levy and Cindy Orlinsky provided details on the annual Ellie's Army Dirty Socks 5K Run & Walkathon in Aventura. 5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the City Commission. A motion to approve the remaining items (excluding Item 5D) on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Joel, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The following action was taken: A. Minutes approved as follows: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: • November 7, 2023 City Commission Regular Meeting • November 17, 2023 City Commission Regular Workshop B. Resolution No. 2024-01 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA ADOPTING THE CITY OF AVENTURA 2024 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM AND PRIORITIES ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C. Resolution No. 2024-02 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Page 2 of 8 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, TO REIMBURSE THE STATE FOR THE COST OF STATE ATTORNEY PROSECUTIONS OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. D. Removed and Approved Under Item 3 as follows: A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PRESENTATION OF A KEY TO THE CITY TO CLIFFORD A. SCHULMAN. E. Resolution No. 2024-03 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN AN AMOUNT OF $256,000 TO COMPLETE A SAFETY ACTION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. F. Resolution No. 2024-04 adopted as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING AK BUILDING SERVICES, INC. FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 23- 09-12-3 FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE YEARS AT THE PRICES AS CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEXT HIGHEST RANKED FIRM(S), IN ORDER OF RANKING, IF AN AGREEMENT CANNOT BE REACHED WITH AK BUILDING SERVICES, INC.; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Meyers reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures and Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on the items. No disclosures of ex parte communications were provided by members of the City Commission. RESOLUTIONS: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title: A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-145(B)(3)M OF THE CITY CODE TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF PADEL COURTS AND ACCESSORY FACILITIES ON THE TOP FLOOR OF THE EXISTING PARKING GARAGE LOCATED AT 18851 NE 29 AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Stern and seconded by Vice Mayor Kruss. Page 3 of 8 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the comments from the Local Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference as well as the staff report recommending approval subject to the conditions listed. No additional comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Padel Park Aventura, LLC). Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Weinberg closed the item for public input. No comments were provided by the City Commission. The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and Resolution No. 2024-05 was adopted. Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title: B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIQUOR PACKAGE STORE AT 19205 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, UNIT E150, CITY OF AVENTURA, NOTWITHSTANDING THE SPACING AND DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES REGULATED BY SECTION 4-2(A) AND 4-2(B) OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Friedland and seconded by Commissioner Bloom. Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the comments from the Local Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference as well as the staff report recommending approval subject to the conditions listed. No additional comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (The Fresh Market, Inc.). Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Weinberg closed the item for public input. No comments were provided by the City Commission. The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and Resolution No. 2024-06 was adopted. Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title: C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-144(C)(2)P OF THE CITY CODE TO PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COFFEE SHOP WITH A DRIVE- THROUGH IN THE PROPOSED STARBUCKS TO BE LOCATED AT 20401 BISCAYNE Page 4 of 8 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Stern and seconded by Commissioner Joel. Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the comments from the Local Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference as well as the staff report recommending approval subject to the conditions listed. No additional comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Starbucks Coffee Company). Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Weinberg closed the item for public input. No comments were provided by the City Commission. The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and Resolution No. 2024-07 was adopted. 7. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT: Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title: A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II "LOCAL BUSINESS TAXES" OF CHAPTER 18 "BUSINESS REGULATIONS, TAXES AND PERMITS" OF THE CITY CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 18-42 "TAX SCHEDULE"; BY PROVIDING AN INCREASE OF FIVE (5%) PERCENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Stern and seconded by Commissioner Friedland. Mr. Wasson reviewed the item. No comments were provided by the City Commission. Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Weinberg closed the item for public input. The motion for approval of the Ordinance on first reading passed unanimously by roll call vote. Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title: B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE AMOUNT FOR THE MAYOR AND INDIVIDUAL Page 5 of 8 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 COMMISSIONERS AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 2.06 OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA CHARTER; APPROVING A$500 MONTHLY INCREASE TO THE LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ACCOUNT FOR EACH CITY COMMISSION MEMBER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded by Commissioner Bloom. Mr. Wasson reviewed the item. No comments were provided by the City Commission. Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Weinberg closed the item for public input. The motion for approval of the Ordinance on first reading passed (6-1) by roll call vote, with Mayor Weinberg voting no. Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title: C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-339 "CONTENTS AND SERVICE OF WARNING" AND SECTION 2-340 "CONTENTS AND SERVICE OF NOTICE" IN ARTICLE V "CODE ENFORCEMENT' OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION"; AMENDING SECTION 22-54 "RATES" IN CHAPTER 22 "CABLE COMMUNICATIONS"; AMENDING SECTION 31-71 "PROCEDURES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY," SECTION 31-77 "AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP," AND SECTION 31-241 "WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS" IN CHAPTER 31 TO REMOVE ALL REFERENCES TO NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Stern and seconded by Vice Mayor Kruss. Mr. Meyers entered the comments from the Local Planning Agency into the record by reference as well as the report recommending approval. No comments were provided by the City Commission. Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Weinberg closed the item for public input. The motion for approval of the Ordinance on first reading passed unanimously by roll call vote. 8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title: Page 6 of 8 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-20 WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2022/2023 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE 2022/2023 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Bloom and seconded by Vice Mayor Kruss. Mr. Wasson reviewed the item. No comments were provided by the City Commission. Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Weinberg closed the item for public input. The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2024-01 was adopted. Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title: B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT", ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FUND", BY AMENDING SECTION 36-31 "COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNAL REVENUE CODE", TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURE 2.0 ACT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded by Vice Mayor Kruss. Mr. Wasson reviewed the item. No comments were provided by the City Commission. Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Weinberg closed the item for public input. The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2024-02 was adopted. 9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: None. 10. REPORTS: None. Page 7 of 8 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Meyers reviewed the rules of decorum and for speaker comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Llya Volovik (19195 Mystic Pointe Drive #1710, Aventura). 12. OTHER BUSINESS: None. 13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Kruss, seconded by Commissioner Joel, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 7.35 p.m. • �c Ellisa L. Horvath, M C, City Clerk Approved by the City Commission on February 6, 2024. Page 8 of 8